Asus M5A97 R2.0

Performance Results

 
Gaming
Gaming 11%
Tree trunk
Desktop
Desktop 62%
Destroyer
Workstation
Workstation 9%
Tree trunk
PC StatusOverall this PC is performing as expected (52nd percentile). This means that out of 100 PCs with exactly the same components, 48 performed better. The overall PC percentile is the average of each of its individual components.
ProcessorWith a good single core score, this CPU can easily handle the majority of general computing tasks. Despite its good single core score this processor isn't appropriate for workstation use due to its relatively weak multi-core performance. Finally, with a gaming score of 60%, this CPU's suitability for 3D gaming is average.
Graphics12.1% is a very low 3D score (RTX 2060S = 100%). This GPU can only handle very basic 3D games but it's fine for general computing tasks.
Boot Drive62.1% is a good SSD score. This drive enables fast boots, responsive applications and ensures minimum system IO wait times.
Memory12GB is enough RAM to run any version of Windows and it's more than sufficient for nearly all games. 12GB also allows for very large file and system caches, software development and batch photo editing/processing.
OS VersionAlthough Windows 10 is not the most recent version of Windows, it remains a great option.
MotherboardAsus M5A97 R2.0  (all builds)
Memory7.1 GB free of 12 GB @ 1.3 GHz
Display1920 x 1080 - 32 Bit colors
OSWindows 10
BIOS Date20150626
Uptime0.1 Days
Run DateMay 27 '22 at 08:39
Run Duration272 Seconds
Run User USA-User
Background CPU4%

 PC Performing as expected (52nd percentile)

Actual performance vs. expectations. The graphs show user score (x) vs user score frequency (y).

Processor BenchNormalHeavyServer
AMD FX-6300-$47
Socket 942, 1 CPU, 3 cores, 6 threads
Base clock 3.5 GHz, turbo 3.45 GHz (avg)
Performing way above expectations (90th percentile)
60% Above average
Memory 80.6
1-Core 65
2-Core 128
56% 91.4 Pts
4-Core 223
8-Core 265
32% 244 Pts
64-Core 261
16% 261 Pts
Poor: 44%
This bench: 60%
Great: 62%
Graphics Card Bench3D DX93D DX103D DX11
AMD HD 7770
XFX(1682 3231) 1GB
CLim: 1095 MHz, MLim: 1245 MHz, Ram: 1GB, Driver: 21.5.2
Performing as expected (59th percentile)
12.1% Very poor
Lighting 14.7
Reflection 20
Parallax 24.5
12% 19.7 fps
MRender 15.6
Gravity 16.3
Splatting 13.6
12% 15.2 fps
Poor: 11%
This bench: 12.1%
Great: 14%
Drives BenchSequentialRandom 4kDeep queue 4k
Intel 330 Series 120GB-$188
41GB free (System drive)
Firmware: 300i
SusWrite @10s intervals: 116 103 104 102 102 102 MB/s
Performing below expectations (28th percentile)
62.1% Good
Read 370
Write 127
Mixed 172
SusWrite 105
42% 193 MB/s
4K Read 28.2
4K Write 59.1
4K Mixed 28.7
111% 38.7 MB/s
DQ Read 185
DQ Write 129
DQ Mixed 150
114% 154 MB/s
Poor: 53%
This bench: 62.1%
Great: 80%
PNY CS900 240GB-$20
108GB free
Firmware: CS900BB3
SusWrite @10s intervals: 380 35 33 33 34 34 MB/s
Performing below expectations (31st percentile)
67.6% Good
Read 398
Write 156
Mixed 317
SusWrite 91.5
53% 240 MB/s
4K Read 29.1
4K Write 59.2
4K Mixed 34.3
119% 40.9 MB/s
DQ Read 170
DQ Write 239
DQ Mixed 177
142% 196 MB/s
Poor: 43%
This bench: 67.6%
Great: 91%
Seagate Barracuda 7200.14 1TB-$28
450GB free
Firmware: CC47
SusWrite @10s intervals: 159 162 162 162 162 163 MB/s
Performing above expectations (61st percentile)
96.2% Outstanding
Read 174
Write 156
Mixed 86.3
SusWrite 162
106% 144 MB/s
4K Read 0.8
4K Write 1.4
4K Mixed 1
170% 1.07 MB/s
Poor: 55%
This bench: 96.2%
Great: 112%
Memory Kit BenchMulti coreSingle coreLatency
Unknown 64C0MHHHJ-HS 3x4GB
3 of 4 slots used
12GB DIMM DDR3 1333 MHz clocked @ 667 MHz
Performing below potential (44th percentile) - Ensure that the top XMP BIOS profile is enabled: How to enable XMP
35.2% Below average
MC Read 12
MC Write 11.5
MC Mixed 12.3
34% 11.9 GB/s
SC Read 8.7
SC Write 8.4
SC Mixed 11.6
27% 9.57 GB/s
Latency 79.5
50% 79.5 ns
Poor: 25%
This bench: 35.2%
Great: 52%

 System Memory Latency Ladder

L1/L2/L3 CPU cache and main memory (DIMM) access latencies in nano seconds

Typical M5A97 R2.0 Builds (Compare 2,823 builds) See popular component choices, score breakdowns and rankings
Gaming
Gaming 23%
Surfboard
Desktop
Desktop 69%
Battle cruiser
Workstation
Workstation 19%
Surfboard

Motherboard: Asus M5A97 R2.0 - $89

EDIT WITH CUSTOM PC BUILDER Value: 70% - Very good Total price: $358
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